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Essence of Zanzibar Tour Itinerary – TZS6
On your Zanzibar Tour itinerary, you will explore Stone Town and the enchanting historic offerings of The Palace Museum, Arab Fort, Kidichi Persian Baths, and Maruhubi Palace Ruins. Stroll through narrow streets of the Old Stone Town, where history appears to have stood still. Delight in stunning sunsets as you relax at a classic Zanzibar beach resort. 6 days Stone Town to Stone Town.
Itinerary
Day 1
Today is your arrival at Zanzibar airport or harbour. Ride a ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar or arrive by plane. You will be met and transferred to a hotel in Stone Town.
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 2
Begin your day with a guided town tour. This tour takes you through narrow streets of the Old Stone Town, where history appears to have stood still. With visits to the House of Wonders, the Palace Museum (People’s Palace), Dr. Livingstone’s House and the Arab Fort, it is a fascinating look at the essence of Zanzibar. You will see Zanzibar’s bustling market, winding alleyways, ornately carved and studded doors, two cathedrals and mosques! You will have free time in the afternoon for you to explore further on your own or to relax. In the evening, depart from the hotel for a sunset cruise along Stone Town waterfront. Stop at Forodhani gardens for a glance at the evening life. Dinner is at a local restaurant and overnight in Stone Town.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 3
Depart from the hotel and transfer to Kizimbani Village for a spice tour, where you will have the opportunity to see spices like cloves, Cinnamon, Black pepper, Nutmeg, turmeric root, actually growing in the plantations. Other tropical fruits such as jack fruit, custard, apple, Rambutan, Carambola can also be seen and tasted. Furthermore you will see plants like the Henna bush, Lipstick tree and Lemongrass. Finally you will visit the Kidichi Persian Baths that were built by the first Sultan of Zanzibar named Sultan Said Said bin Sultan in 1850 and Maruhubi Palace Ruins built by the third Sultan of Zanzibar named Sultan Said Baraghash Bin Said in 1880 which were built especially for housing 99 of his harem. After lunch, you will be transferred to the Bluebay Beach Resort on the East coast. Accommodation on Half Board basis is included.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodations: Hotel
Days 4+5
Spend days at leisure on one of the best of Tanzania beaches on the East Coast or at the resort’s swimming pool. Scuba diving or diving course for beginners are available (at an additional cost) at most of the beach resorts in Zanzibar. Accommodation on Half Board Basis is included.
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodations: Hotel
Day 6
After breakfast transfer to the airport for flight back home carrying memories of Spicy Zanzibar.
Meals included: Breakfast
